Records of the Emirates, 1961-1965

This comprehensive collection of facsimile original British Government documents details the history of the Emirates between 1961 and 1965; the key events are covered in greater detail than in the related collection for 1820-1960. They include: inter-emirate boundary questions which were increasingly disputed as the position of oil deposits became clearer; OPEC were involved when Sheikh Shakbut of Abu Dhabi refused to sign the 50-50 agreement; the relocation of Ras-al Khaimah, which was being submerged, was addressed with funds from Kuwait and Abu Dhabi; in 1964 the Arab League Mission visited as did the Arab League Gulf Committee in 1965 and caused a flurry of diplomatic activity on the part of the British who wished to remain central to the foreign policy of the Emirates; and Iran was involved in a dispute over territorial waters with Ajman fishermen operating out of Kuwait.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1788065204
• ISBN13: 9781788065207
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 3000 Pages
• Weight: 18.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.9" x 11.1" x 14.1"